Search for dissertations about: "Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 138 swedish dissertations containing the words Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper.

  2. 21. Sampling from a suction induced mini-erosion in human skin. Methodological studies

    Author : Christer Svedman; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; vascular permeability; neurogenic inflammation; glucose; diabetes mellitus; interstitial fluid; transdermal; skin; sampling; Medicine human and vertebrates ; Medicin människa och djur ;

    Abstract : Dermal interstitial fluid (IF) was extracted serially and painlessly by brief suction for as long as 6 days. The erosion was otherwise kept occluded, Sample volumes exceded those required for measuring a wide range of biological substances. Epidermal regeneration was rapid. READ MORE

  4. 22. Randomised, controlled trials of patient education with special reference to heart failure and joint diseases

    Author : Agneta Björk-Linné; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; randomisation; computer-technology; CD; controlled trial; drugs; drug interactions; health care cost; heart failure; interactive; Social medicine; joint diseases; patient education; knowledge; Socialmedicin; samhällsmedicin;

    Abstract : In order to improve the treatment and care of patients with chronic diseases, controlled studies have to be performed continuously. It is widely believed that giving education/information to patients will increase their knowledge and compliance, which will decrease medical events and cost. READ MORE

  5. 23. Introducing a Clinically Applicable Ultrasound Method for the Study of Gastric Emptying in Health and Disease. A Study in Healthy Subjects and Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

    Author : Gassan Darwiche; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Ultrasound; Gastric emptying; Diabetes mellitus; Autonomic nervous function; Dietary fibre; Glycaemic index; Sodium propionate; Organic acids.; Gastroenterologi; Gastro-enterology; Scintigraphy;

    Abstract : Abnormal gastric motor function, a frequent complication among the increasing diabetic population of the world, also includes other patient groups such as those many patients with functional dyspepsia. These facts stress the need for a reliable, safe, cost-effective, and simple technique for measuring gastric emptying. READ MORE

  6. 24. Balance, gait performance and muscular strength in the elderly

    Author : Karin A M Ringsberg; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Surgery; populations; elderly; muscular strength; Balance; gait performance; orthopaedics; traumatology; Kirurgi; ortopedi; traumatologi;

    Abstract : Fracture incidence is higher in urban than in rural inhabitants. Background factors such as physical activity and workload may have an influence on the tendency to fall, leading to fractures. READ MORE

  7. 25. Human studies evaluating dGEMRIC as a prognostic tool for knee osteoarthritis

    Author : Henrik Owman; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Delayed gadolinium-enhanced MRI of cartilage dGEMRIC ; knee; cartilage; glycosaminoglycan; anterior cruciate ligament injury; meniscal injury; osteoarthritis; joint space narrowing; osteophyte;

    Abstract : Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder worldwide, causing joint pain and stiffness. The current gold standard for diagnosing knee OA is radiography. However, the disease has often progressed well beyond the point of no return once radiographic cartilage changes become visible. READ MORE